My favorite songs this week.

"Hangover" by Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden.

"Walking with Giants" by Blondfire.

"Centuries" by Fall Out Boy.

"All the Rage Back Home" by Interpol.

"Don't Save Me" by HAIM.

My "mainstream/pop stars covering my favorite indie/alternative songs" Playlist

It is really self-explanatory. I love seeing pop stars singing some indie/alternative songs, which is really rare. Enjoy!

"Young Blood" by The Naked and Famous. (covered by Jessie J)

"Electric Feel" by MGMT. (covered by Katy Perry)

"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay. (covered by Lady Gaga/Taylor Swift)

"White Blank Page" by Mumford & Sons. (covered by Taylor Swift)

"High and Dry" by Radiohead. (covered by Lady Antebellum)

"The Scientist" by Coldplay. (covered by Avril Lavigne)

My favorite songs lately...

Time started: 5:18 p.m.
Where: In the study table.
Now Playing: "A Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay.

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It's been years since I blogged about my favorite songs, and I regularly updated it back 2011-12 and now it's nice to bring back the old days and share the stuff I've been listening to for the past week because I am just a music junkie myself, listening to alternative/indie records.

Well, I first heard of Tahiti 80 with their song, "Easy" on my favorite radio station, Jam 88.3, and now, I am now more obsessed with their new single, "Crush!". At first listen, I was so addicted to the tune for 2 whole weeks which is really rare for me. Normally, nagsasawa ako sa isang kanta ng 2-3 days then off to a new song but this is a one of a kind record if you ask me.

Next on the list is Foster the People's "A Beginner's Guide to Destroying the Moon". Well, I listened to the whole "Supermodel" album on Spotify and this is one of the tracks that stood out. I do like their first single in their second album, "Coming of Age" but this track is also a single-worthy track in my opinion. Very vibrant tune. plus the fact that it has great lyrics which I do like the most about Mark Foster the rest of Foster the People.

Next is Kasabian's "eez-eh". Though I am disappointed with lack of creativeness creating their latest record "48:13", there's still the catchy-witty feeling that Kasabian has and only "eez-eh" is the song that can define to their style of music.

Next is "Mind Over Matter" by Young the Giant. This record reminds me of listening to the old Incubus tracks I've heard with those emotional lyrics carrying along with the emotional vocals. It is somehow nostalgic and reminds me of "those" times. Literally, mind over matter.

Lastly, it's Coldplay's latest single "A Sky Full of Stars". At first, this track didn't grow on me because I was still adjusting on the "new" Coldplay, embracing the electronica world like what Radiohead and other pure alternative bands did in the previous years. I heard that Avicii helped in producing this recording which made me answer my speculations about this tune. The music world somehow evolve with country stars turned pop stars and indie pop acts turned mainstream. Now, I do appreciate their new record, not used to it at first because the real Coldplay grew on me.

Time ended: 5:40 p.m.

54th Grammys predictions and Whitney Houston.

Time: 11:19 p.m.
Where: In the living room.
Now Playing: "All of This" by The Naked and Famous.

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Before my prediction on Music's Biggest Night tomorrow morning, this morning, we are all shocked on sudden passing of one of the most influential singers and one of the best of our time, Whitney Houston. She was found dead in her hotel in LA around 3:55 p.m. PT (7:55 a.m. here) so, RIP Whitney Houston. Yep, we lose another legend here. Thanks for contributing to the music world. You will be missed.

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Here are my predictions for some of my chosen categories in the 54th Grammys tomorrow, I can't predict all 78 of them so here we go:

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GENERAL:

Album of the Year: "21" by Adele.
Record of the Year: "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele.
Song of the Year: "Holocene" by Bon Iver.
Best New Artist: Bon Iver

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POP:

Best Pop Solo Performance: "Someone Like You" by Adele.
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: "Body and Soul" by Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse.
Best Pop Instrumental Album: "The Road from Memphis" by Booker T. Jones.
Best Pop Vocal Album: "21" by Adele.

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DANCE/ELECTRONICA:

Best Dance Recording: "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" by Skrillex.
Best Dance/Electronica Album: "Zonoscope" by Cut Copy. (really tough on this one)

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TRADITIONAL POP:

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: "Duets II" by Tony Bennett.

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ROCK:

Best Rock Performance: "Walk" by Foo Fighters.
Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance: "Curl of the Burl" by Mastrodon.
Best Rock Song: "The Cave" by Mumford & Sons.
Best Rock Album: "Come Around Sundown" by Kings of Leon.

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ALTERNATIVE:

Best Alternative Music Album: "Bon Iver, Bon Iver" by Bon Iver.

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RHYTHM AND BLUES:

Best R&B Performance: "Far Away" by Marsha Ambrosius.
Best Traditional R&B Performance: "Surrender" by Betty Wright & The Roots.
Best R&B Song: "Fool for You" by Cee-Lo Green feat. Melanie Fiona.
Best R&B Album: "Second Chance" by Ellie DeBarge.

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RAP:

Best Rap Performance: "Otis" by Jay-Z & Kanye West feat. Otis Wedding.
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: "I Need a Doctor" by Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey.
Best Rap Song: "All of the Lights" by Kanye West feat. Rihanna, Fergie, Kid Cudi & more.
Best Rap Album: "Watch the Throne" by Jay-Z & Kanye West.

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COUNTRY:

Best Country Solo Performance: "Mama's Song" by Carrie Underwood.
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: "Barton Hollow" by The Civil Wars.
Best Country Song: "God Gave Me You" by Blake Shelton.
Best Country Album: "Red River Blue" by Blake Shelton.

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So there you go, just some of the categories I predicted... but whoever wins, I already saying my congratulations to them. So I'll watch the Grammys tomorrow and hopefully my favorites... mostly indie acts would somehow win. So, good luck to them!

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Time: 11:59 p.m.
Where: Still here.
Now Playing: "Perth" by Bon Iver.

The Year in Review

Time: 4:12 p.m.
Where: In the study table.
Now Playing: "Perth" by Bon Iver.

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2011 has been a great year for me but the year had some highs and lows, pros and cons, and other than that, there were events featured this year that made all of us remember what happened during the year of the Metal Rabbit both locally and internationally as far as I can remember.

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January 2011:

When the Egyptians starting to make a rally for liberation, for change against then-Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak after 30 years in position. The rebels protested for the whole month. The AFP corruption was talked about in the Senate and all month long, it was on national television. Former AFP Chief Angelo Reyes, Garcia and more were involved in the said anomaly. Col. Rabusa and Heidi Mendoza were the state witnesses. Japan won the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar after beating Australia, 1-0 with Tanadari Lee's goal at extra time proving to be the match winner for the Blue Samurai.

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February 2011:

When Egypt moved forward and forced Mubarak to step down. the Tahrir Square in pure jubilation that month. Angelo Reyes committed suicide because of the problems involving the AFP corruption. The Azkals made an impression to the Filipino football fans when they first played in front of home crowd in more than 15 years in the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers against Mongolia. Philippines won 2-0. Talk N' Text won the 2010-11 Philippine Cup when they defeated the Brgy. Ginebra Kings in a best-of-7 Final series, 4-2. Jason Castro and Jimmy Alapag were named co-MVPs. Nonito Donaire won the WBC/WBO Bantamweight belts after knocking out Fernando Montiel in the 2nd Round. Indie rock band Arcade Fire won the Album of the Year, and Lady Antebellum won 5 Grammys. After Egypt, the nations of Bahrain, Yemen and Libya also protested to step down their respective leaders.

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March 2011:

When Japan faced their worst disaster in centuries. The Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures were gushed by the tsunami with a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake. More than 20,000 victims counted and radiation levels were high as the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power plants collapsed. The Azkals made it into the Group Stages of the AFC Challenge Cup by beating Mongolia in the aggregate score of 3-2. The Azkals lost to Mongolia in the second leg but made it enough for them to go to Myanmar for the Group Stages. They eventually made it to the Elite 8 of the AFC Challenge Cup 2012 after being Runner-Up to their group with a win and two draws. The Middle East uprising continued.

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April 2011:

Young teen actor AJ Perez was found dead after the car he and his dad were in was crashed into a bus in Tarlac. India won the ICC Cricket World Cup after beating their rivals Sri Lanka. Libya on a hostile regime with cities divided with the rebels and Moammar Gaddafi's forces and supporters. The Army was also involved in the shake-up.

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May 2011:

Manny Pacquiao won convincingly against Shane Mosley via unanimous decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Justin Bieber went here to the Philippines for a one-night concert. After ten years of finding, Osama Bin Laden was killed in Pakistan and Americans on a long term euphoria. When Manchester United was on top of the perch with 19 Premierships, beating Liverpool's 18th but suffered a loss in the UEFA Champions League Final against Barcelona, 3-1.

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June 2011:

The Azkals started their 2014 World Cup against Sri Lanka. They drew 1-1 with Nate Burkey cancels the first Sri Lankan goal for the Philippines.

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July 2011:

The Azkals made it to the second round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers by beating Sri Lanka in 5- aggregate as the Philippines beat Sri Lanka, 4-0 in the second leg. They would eventually face the mighty Kuwait in the second round of the qualifiers and the Azkals lost on the aggregate score of 1-5 in the hands of the Al-Azraq at the last week of the month. when Kobe, D-Rose, CP3 and the rest of NBA Smart All-Stars visit Manila for two exhibition matches between the PBA All-Stars and the Smart Gilas. When Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home in London.

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August 2011:

When Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber won VMAs in the MTV Video Music Awards. Gaga first introduced her alter ego, Jo Calderone who was featured in her music video, "Yoü and I". Smart Gilas made a strong finish in the Jones Cup.

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September 2011:

When the Smart Gilas boys made their best FIBA Asia Championship finish after 24 years, back in the final four. They beat Chinese Taipei in the last 8 before bowing down to Jordan and Korea Republic for the Final 4 and battle for third respectively. Marcus Douthit proving to be the best player for the Philippines.

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October 2011:

When the Azkals had two FIFA international friendlies. First against the Lions of Singapore. The match was at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore and the Philippines lost 2-0 against the Singaporeans. The other friendly was held here in the Rizal Memorial Stadium against Nepal, that is also part of the Elite 8 in the AFC Challenge Cup in March 2012 and have a higher rank than Singapore at that time. Philippines beat Nepal 4-0. After months of riot and hostile, the rebels found Mommar Gaddafi and killed him due to wounds and so as his sons. That ended the 30-year regime of Gaddafi and Libya started anew. Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs lost to battle pancreatic cancer, aged 56. iPhone 4S was released to the market. When Ramgen Revilla was killed inside his home. His siblings were pointed to be the masterminds of the crime. When Charice's father was stabbed at his home in Laguna.

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November 2011:

When Manny Pacquiao faced Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time. It ended with another controversial victory for Manny in a majority decision. Marquez proclaimed he really won the fight but after the fight, there was a viral video released on YouTube on Marquez stomping Manny's lead foot for several times and the reason Manny can't do power punches without any leverages. Syrians protesting all-month long and violence occurred in every riot. The Ramgen Revilla case was the talk of the month.

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December 2011:

When Sendong/Washi hit Northern Mindanao and Western Visayas, killing thousands and destroyed homes and livelihood. As of now, donations and pledges still on the way. The Azkals faced the MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy along with David Beckham, Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane. Philippines lost 1-6 versus the MLS Cup champions but that doesn't matter because this event is for the boost of Philippine football. Starstruck alumni and Star Magic talent Tyron Perez was found dead inside his car in Valenzuela City. Egypt and Syria again on the uprise.

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That's all I can remember what happened in 2011. May I wish you all a Happy, Happy New Year! Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012! Here we go, another year to experience and add to our history. Just seven hours away as I make this blog.

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Time: 5:58 p.m.
Where: Still here.
Now Playing: "Madder Red" by Yeasayer.

My Best Albums of 2011

Time: 11:40 p.m.
Where: In the study table.
Now Playing: "Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)" by Foster the People.

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The 2011 music industry has some great highlights either in mainstream or the underground scene but nonetheless, here are the albums that I found interesting this year:

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"Angles" by The Strokes.

After a five-year hiatus, which Julian Casablancas had his solo album at that duration, The Strokes are back with "Angles". I found the album pretty much the same with the previous 2 albums yet it has a twist. I found "Under Cover of Darkness" a great track to listen to and so as "Machu Picchu" and "Taken for a Fool".

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"The King is Dead" by The Decemberists.

A nice way to start the year with a new album from the indie folk band The Decemberists. After decades of making music, I found this new album not as good as the previous ones yet I think that the songs in the album are underrated and worth to listen to. "Down by the Water" is one of my favorite tracks from the said album.

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"Torches" by Foster the People.

I've heard of Foster the People in early 2010 since they released their EP and "Pumped Up Kicks" is one hell of a track. I was just eventually shocked when this song hit the mainstream and the band itself. I just remember MGMT's days with "Oracular Spectacular" on how the listeners love their songs. 10 tracks of single-worthy, catchy, and psychedelic music. Other songs like "Waste", "Warrant", "Call Me Want You Want" and "Helena Beat" did give some bats and made me dance randomly. Yeah, first album to be remembered.

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"Zonoscope by Cut Copy.

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This is one of my most anticipated albums. Whenever there's a Cut Copy release, I've always come to hear it as early as I can and the album turned out to be great. Reminds me of Kraftwerk and The Cure in one album. "Take Me Over", "Need You Now", "Where I'm Going" and "Blink and You'll Miss a Revolution" are my personal favorites to the album with also has the most interesting and creative album art but I still think that their 2008 album, "In Ghost Colours", is still their best album.

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"21" by Adele.

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This album is definitely a stronger attempt than Adele's debut album, "19". More feeling, soulful, and emotions. "Rolling in the Deep" is just one hell of a song. Catchy yet I can feel the song within the lyrics. "Chasing Pavements" from "19" is good and with soul, it's such that "21" has more vocal power to emphasize emotion. "Set Fire to the Rain", "Someone Like You" and "Rumour Has It" are the tracks that catches my attention and they are great songs to listen. As Adele puts her age in her albums, I feel that the more she matures along with her musicality and composition. A very strong contender for Album of the Year. No doubt.

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"The King of Limbs" by Radiohead.

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Well, when I first heard the 8-track album, "The King of Limbs" by one of the most influential alternative rock acts Radiohead, I was expecting much more from this probably because Thom Yorke and the gang had problems with making the album but the tracks like "Lotus Flower", "Little by Little" and "Bloom" are totally eargasmic and unique just like 1997 all-over again. I'd say, although with the end track "Separator", I knew that there will be more to come to Radiohead to somehow stick this album to a whole new one. They are not done yet folks!

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"Bon Iver, Bon Iver" by Bon Iver.

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Well, Justin Vernon has one of the soothing voices I've ever heard and he and the rest of Bon Iver continued with their critical success with this new album. Not only critical success but commercial success as well with the album garnering 2nd in the Billboard 200 during its release week last June. The one of the critically-acclaimed songs of the year, "Holocene" is really an amazing track, no wonder it was praised by music critics like Pitchfork, NME, and more. Other tracks like "Perth", "Calgary", and "Hinnom, TX", which obviously are places (some are fictional) yet catches me away and felt like I've been into that place, fantasy or reality. The album was nominated to the Best Alternative Music Album of the 54th Grammys in February next year and Bon Iver have 3 other nods like Best New Artist and Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Holocene". Good luck next year, Justin.

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"Thank You, Happy Birthday" by Cage the Elephant.

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After the success of their first and self-titled album, including my favorite track in the album, "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked", Matt Shultz and the rest of Cage the Elephant are back, welcoming 2011 with a blockbuster album, "Thank You, Happy Birthday". The band became serious now in making great music this time and with this 12-track album of pure awesomeness, includes "Shake Me Down", "Around My Head" and "Aberdeen", I would say they can be a serious contender to the category this year IMO, yet the album is a bit underrated. Like Bon Iver's latest album, the album has peaked into the no. 2 slot in the Billboard 200 this year just only behind "The King is Dead" by indie folk band The Decemberists.

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"Hurry Up, We're Dreaming" by M83.

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Anthony Gonzalez continues to amaze me with his previous works and now with M83's new release, "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming", my head goes banging to every beat of each of the two CDs and like I was in a different universe, CD after CD. The combination of electronica with some lo-fi with some dream pop tracks with a little saxophone in some tracks is really something. "Midnight City", "Steve McQueen", "OK Pal", "Claudia Lewis" and "Reunion", just too many tracks to love from this epic album. I would be thrilling to say that this is one of the best albums I heard this year and probably, in my whole life. Just epic.

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"Wounded Rhymes" by Lykke Li.

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Lykke Zachrisson a.k.a. Lykke Li once again proved that she's one to look out for this year of music. When I first heard her first single for "Wounded Rhymes" entitled "Get Some" late last year on radio, I like the upbeats yet the lyric of the said song made me think like she's singing this song to me with humility yet I don't 'get some' issues with it because of the composition. "I Follow Rivers" was somehow caught my attention like when I first heard "Little Bit" in her first album, "Youth Novels". Surprised that Glee covered this song and "Love Out of Lust" was just amazing. Kind of a dreamy-erotic themed album yet again from Lykke Li but music-wise, great.

Double A's.

Time: 12:41 a.m.
Where: Outside the house.
Now Playing: "Little Bit" by Lykke Li.



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So, it's Valentine's Day today and yeah this week is much of my exciting week for me and I don't know if this week will be as exciting as the weeks coming, especially the birthday week for the common types. So, this recent week I am describing is the rise of Philippine football as I watch the Azkals in action. Grabe, all Filipinos have that football fever and as an avid fan of the sport which I witnessed games from my favorite club, Manchester United, the 2010 World Cup and more, I am proud that we, the football crazies of the Philippines, will not hide from basketball crazies which are the dominator in the sports fan nation.



We always see jerseys of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and the never-ending jerseys from SK competitions. I love basketball, actually, it's one of my first sports to love but suddenly, I found football and the fans are nuts for goals and I found it entertaining. I see that basketball fans don't like football because it's 90 minutes of waiting for goals compared to basketball, they score easily and fast-paced. Pinoys like pacing games, like boxing and basketball and when they watched the Azkals, in sari-sari stores, in tricycle stations or terminals, where a normal basketball fan is found here, probably, they see the beauty of football and I see the sport growing and yeah, probably some group of children playing the sport where the mini basketball courts used to be. I am proud that I love football and I am all football. That's why I am wearing my jersey every Sunday to go to the Church and eventually to the mall and people chatting about my jersey like they say, "Hey, that's the latest sponsor of Manchester United, AON." Not out loud but murmuring and I was like, yeah, I saw some football fans around and I am proud about it. Even Koreans noticed it for they are hardcore football fans themselves. Come on, Park Ji-Sung is one of the fullbacks of MANU and is a Korean himself.



I see Neil Etheridge as one of the force in Pinoy football for he is with Fulham, one of the elite clubs in the English Premier League now. For basketball fans, it's like the most watched football league, like your NBA. I see football a growing sport and thanks to the Azkals win over Viet Nam in the AFF Suzuki Cup last December, the fan bases are continue to grow until we make it to the World Cup (hopefully).

First "A" is the word "Azkals" and the second "A" this week is "Arcade Fire". I am a huge fan of Arcade Fire. Why? Because their music is totally unique. I easily understand the meaning each of the tree albums they have as of now (Funeral, Neon Bible, and The Suburbs) although the songs are way deep and compared to mainstream music of today, it's easy to understand because the message is direct and I don't like that. I mean, they sing "love me", "you're the one", "I'll not choose, only you", I mean that's the common words I hear in most R n'B songs.



For "Funeral", the album means of a tragedy in the building between the neighborhood. As for "Neon Bible", it expresses the anger to adults. They face strict people and want liberation and as for their latest album "The Suburbs", I feel that this album is their best because of its unique concept, they feature the suburban teenagers of America today, involving them is drugs, early teenage pregnancy, and fraternity wars. Anyway, "The Suburbs" received hichly-acclaimed reviews from different music organization including Pitchfork Media and Billboard which they put the album as the Top 2 Album of the Year 2010. Because of these achievements, "The Suburbs" is one of the nominees for "Album of the Year" and Arcade Fire will face the mainstream stars Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Eminem, and Lady Antebellum. They are huge underdogs, I meant of Arcade Fire but I am confident that they will bag the gold.

Go Azkals and Arcade Fire.

Time: 1:15 a.m.
Where: Still in the terrace.
Now Playing: "The Suburbs" by Arcade Fire.

Justin Bieber and K-Pop artists need "Somebody to Love" them, I don't.

Time: 6:46 p.m.
Where: In our living room.
Now Playing: "Rhinestone Eyes" by Gorillaz.

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You know, here's my introduction...

F*ck Justin Bieber, F*ck Super Junior, F*ck SHINee, F*ck 2NE1, F*ck 4Minute, F*ck FT Island, F*ck One Way and F*ck them all Korean Pop artists plus upcoming charisma artists. Damn, these artists are called "charisma artists" where they used their charms and looks to hypnotize millions and millions of people in the Philippines that's why they dominate the local charts as of now. Those "them" are the ones who have fanbases of that said artists where most of "them" are brash talkers and narcissists to them people who hates their beloved artists, especially Justin Bieber, f*ck that guy.

I just think that Justin Bieber just made a clear shot of his popular "Bieber Blast" to the millions of people who are hypnotize as of the moment on his charisma music. Come on, he didn't compose his songs, he can't play any single instrument instead of whacking the drums which in result, the drums was ruined in the last VMA's because of fail musicality, and his stupid hair. Damn. I am damn sure that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States will not notice Bieber's voice and he will be not nominated for any Grammy award next year nor all of the K-Pop artists, they all don't deserve it. It's impossible for them. Sorry for this harsh words if you're really into Bieber Fever or to Korean Wave but it's just I hate them, so I express them here.

Now, to those Korean Pop artists, I blame GMA for starting this Korean Wave thingy. If you remember 2003, the first Korean drama shown here in Philippine free TV, "Endless Love". In result, it hooked millions of Filipinos, and now, unanimous Filipinos now wanted to extract more from Koreans instead of drama. You know, they wanted to explore more to Koreans. So, they have interest on their music, which they really don't understand, even I am. Flock of female birds screaming (I meant of Filipina girls), in every Super Junior or U-Kiss or any other Korean boy band concert. Damn, I just hate it. They, the Filipina teenagers, love them because they're cute and handsome... that's why the Original Pinoy Music industry is down and unappreciative by the Pinoys themselves and I must admit, that industry is changed, Western-type musicality wanna be is the OPM industry but somehow I find Tanya Markova the coolest band I listened too in the fact that I liked "synthpop" music. Maybe that's why unanimous people here goes "crab mentality" and being part of those fags like Bieber and those K-Pop artists.

I would rather listen to William Hung than Justin Bieber. Just f*ck them all. Oh, and also, If I was asked this question, "Bieber or Die?" I would rather DIE than BIEBER.

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Time: 7:09 p.m.
Where: Still in our living room.
Now Playing: "Justin Bieber gets hit by a water bottle" by some YouTuber.

Everything Alternative.

Well, just like the six billion people and others en-counting, living in this world, I am just like one of them who are truly obsessed with music because we all know that "Music is Life". Without music, it's like we are all gonna die by a "Global Cataclysm", taking our minds and soul of boredom for everlasting life. Well, I am a fan of music seventeen years ago and still hearing it at this very moment and take a note that I will be an avid fan of Alternative music forever because what I like about this genre is that the way the music plays, it brings some soothingness within my two critical ears.

I can make a list out of it. Come on, Keane, Coldplay, Muse, Placebo, The Killers, The Fray, Vertical Horizon, Snow Patrol, The Script, The Cure, Oasis, Travis, U2, Interpol, Blur, R.E.M.;... come on... this genre is where the best of the best artists play, in this genre. Unanimously, it's Britpop that I liked most when it comes to sub-genres of the Alternative genre.

From the past five years, I have listened to hundreds and hundreds of artists and truly, it was a big turn around. I was influenced by my classmates to emotional rock, where a lot of screams and growls mostly heard in most of the songs, during my junior year in high school but it turned lopsided and decided to sooth my ears to different genre and that's where the Alternative genre comes into play.

If I can check my memory to pump up my noodle in my head, here are the artists I have listened for the past five years.

2005: Kamikazee, Parokya Ni Edgar, Hale, Sponge Cola, 6cyclemind, The Fray, Orange and Lemons (now Kenyo), and other Original Pinoy Music artists.

2006: Kamikazee, Parokya Ni Edgar, Hale, Sponge Cola, 6cyclemind, My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Callalily, Linkin Park, Snow Patrol, U2, Muse and other Original Pinoy Music artists but during the 1980's because my classmates said so.

2007: Kamikazee, My Chemical Romance, Good Charlotte, Fall Out Boy, Sparta, The Fray, Vertical Horizon, Restless Heart, Alesana, Boys Like Girls, Silverstein, Matchbook Romance, Secondhand Serenade, Callalily, Sean Kingston, Jojo, The Hives, Rise Against, Coldplay, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Typecast and many more that I forgot.

2008: My Chemical Romance, Rise Against, Alesana, Chicosci, Coldplay, Sugarfree, Silverstein, Fall Out Boy, The Hoosiers, Rivermaya, Good Charlotte, Secondhand Serenade, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Wheatus, The Killers, Weezer, Lordi, Death Cab for Cutie and many more.

2009: The Killers, Placebo, Coldplay, Keane, Muse, Vertical Horizon, Restless Heart, Survivor, U2, Cheap Trick, Lordi, The Fray, White Lies, Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol and more.

2010: The Killers, Placebo, Coldplay, Keane, Muse, U2, Vertical Horizon, Restless Heart, Survivor, Cheap Trick, Lordi, The Fray, Basshunter, Travis, Delphic, Crookers, Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol, MIKA, Interpol, Starsailor, Weezer, J.R. Richards, R.E.M., Audioslave and more.

You see the transition of the way I like my music. From Original Pinoy Music, to the emotional rock/teen rock world, to the acoustic side, and now, to the alternative mainstream. Well, I have serened enough that the loudest genre can't coped me in and it's like you can't the essence or the feeling of the song if you scream. It's all horrible.

Anyway, here are my Top 5 songs so far.

5.) Invincible by Muse



4.) A Dustland Fairytale by The Killers



3.) Undisclosed Desires by Muse



2.) My Shadow by Keane



1.) Clear Skies by Keane



Again, Everything Alternative.